AI-generatedSzczecin at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,710 h
- Rain a year
- 620 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 149 m
Climate in Szczecin
Szczecin has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,710 hours of sunshine a year, Szczecin is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:2718:08
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:05–08:15 · evening 17:20–18:30
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:51–07:05 · evening 18:30–18:43
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Szczecin in October?
In October, Szczecin is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Szczecin.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 42 min07:27 – 18:08
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Warsaw
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %44 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %51 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Szczecin
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.4 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Szczecin, 32 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Szczecin
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 80 min
- Fair skin
- about 100 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Szczecin: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Szczecin has about 11 rainy days with 52 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Szczecin
How breezy and how cloudy Szczecin is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Szczecin typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Szczecin: mostly cloudy, with about 3.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Szczecin
Snow is possible in Szczecin, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Szczecin.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Szczecin
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15 | 2° | −2° | 1.5 h | 11 | 46 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | 4° | −2° | 2.4 h | 10 | 40 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 7° | 0° | 4.0 h | 10 | 40 |
| AprilApr | 53 | 12° | 3° | 6.6 h | 9 | 38 |
| MayMay | 75 | 17° | 8° | 7.6 h | 11 | 54 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 20° | 12° | 7.7 h | 11 | 58 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 22° | 14° | 7.6 h | 12 | 83 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 22° | 14° | 7.0 h | 12 | 69 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 18° | 11° | 5.4 h | 9 | 51 |
| OctoberOct | 39 | 12° | 7° | 3.4 h | 11 | 52 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 7° | 3° | 1.6 h | 10 | 43 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 3° | −1° | 1.1 h | 11 | 45 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
53.43° N, 14.55° E · 149 m · Europe/Warsaw
Best time to visit Szczecin
The best time to visit Szczecin is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to September. The wettest month is July with 83 mm of precipitation.
Szczecin through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Szczecin in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 7–17 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Szczecin in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Szczecin in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–18 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Szczecin in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Szczecin for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Szczecin
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Szczecin: score 81 against 39. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 39 | 81better |
| Day high | 12° | 20° |
| Night low | 7° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Rainfall | 52 mm | 58 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Szczecin month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January2° · 2 h
In January, Szczecin is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 46 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Szczecin.
Szczecin in January18February4° · 2 h
In February, Szczecin is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 40 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Szczecin.
Szczecin in February21March7° · 4 h
In March, Szczecin is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 40 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Szczecin.
Szczecin in March53April12° · 7 h
In April, Szczecin is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 38 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Szczecin.
Szczecin in April75May17° · 8 h
In May, Szczecin is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Szczecin.
Szczecin in May81June20° · 8 h
In June, Szczecin is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Szczecin.
Szczecin in June78July22° · 8 h
In July, Szczecin is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Szczecin.
Szczecin in July77August22° · 7 h
In August, Szczecin is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Szczecin.
Szczecin in August77September18° · 5 h
In September, Szczecin is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Szczecin.
Szczecin in September39October12° · 3 h
In October, Szczecin is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Szczecin.
Szczecin in October16November7° · 2 h
In November, Szczecin is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Szczecin.
Szczecin in November15December3° · 1 h
In December, Szczecin is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 45 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Szczecin.
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Szczecin vs. Ueckermünde
In October the holiday weather in Szczecin and Ueckermünde is about equally good (score 39 vs. 40). During the day Ueckermünde is 1 °C warmer than Szczecin.
| in October | Szczecin | Ueckermünde |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 39 | 40 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 13° |
| Sea | – | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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- 15SzczecinThis page12°39
Planning a trip to Szczecin
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Szczecin in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Szczecin has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 43
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 39
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 1.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,040 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Szczecin
When is the best time to visit Szczecin?
The best time to visit Szczecin is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Szczecin?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Szczecin?
The wettest month is July with 83 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 38 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Szczecin get?
Szczecin gets around 1,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Szczecin in?
Szczecin uses the time zone Europe/Warsaw: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Szczecin?
A nonstop flight from London to Szczecin takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,040 km.
Which school holidays are best for Szczecin?
Szczecin has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 76, Summer holidays 77, October half-term 39, Christmas holidays 15.
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